Inside Tarleton State Research and Funding Opportunities |
Below are important announcements, resources and funding opportunities with deadlines that generally offer at least two months lead time. Should you need assistance identifying the right grant opportunities for your research, please fill out the Funding Opportunity Search Assistance (FOSA) form. If you wish to pursue any of these opportunities, please complete the Notice of Intent to Seek External Funding (NOISE) form at least 15 business days in advance of the submission deadline.
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FEATURED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
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DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
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Basic Human Experimental Studies in Biomedical Research
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-25-307.html
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health
Awards: up to $200,000
Deadline: March 16, 2026
Summary: This initiative supports basic science studies involving human participants, focusing on biomedical and behavioral outcomes. It targets fundamental research without specific applications, involving institutes like NEI, NIA, NIAAA, and others, emphasizing multidisciplinary biomedical research.
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Community-Partnered Nursing Research for Health Equity
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-439.html
Sponsor: Department of Health & Human Services
Awards: Up to $500,000
Deadline: December 26, 2025 - January 25, 2026
Summary: This initiative supports nursing-led research centers to address persistent health challenges through community-partnered approaches. It emphasizes strengthening research infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration, and pilot studies informed by NINR’s mission, fostering innovative solutions to advance community health and nursing science.
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS |
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Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Air Force Material Command, Department of the Airforce, United State Department of Defense
Link: Air Force Research Lab. - US Federal Govt.
Sponsor: US Federal Government
Awards: Variable
Deadline: March 21, 2027
Summary: This opportunity focuses on research in air-delivered weapon systems, encompassing areas such as weapon airframe technology, autonomous target recognition, advanced simulation, radar systems, cyber resiliency, and STEM.
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) National Defense Education Program (NDEP)
Link: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics United States Department of Defense (DOD)
Sponsor: US Federal Government
Awards Upper: $10,000,000 and Lower: $100,000
Summary: The Department of Defense seeks innovative approaches to enhance STEM education and workforce initiatives. Focus areas include education outreach, community college support, manufacturing engineering, civics education, strategic partnerships, program evaluations, data analytics, and alignment with DoD critical technology areas.
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MAYFIELD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING |
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Advancing Aerospace and Military Technology Research
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349554
Sponsor: Department of Defense – USAF
Awards: Variable
Deadlines: Ongoing
Summary: This opportunity focuses on developing transformative aerospace technologies and maturing specific technologies to enhance military capabilities, aligning with the mission to provide a decisive advantage for warfighters. It encourages novel concept studies and technology readiness advancements.
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The Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence Program
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/science-learning-augmented-intelligence
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Up to $1,000,000
Deadlines: February 11, 2026
Summary: Supports research on learning principles and augmented intelligence, spanning molecular to social levels. Focuses on human cognition, collaborative learning, and AI-enhanced problem-solving. Emphasizes human-technology synergy, emergent group intelligence, and interdisciplinary approaches to advance understanding of learning and decision-making processes.
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES |
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Advancing Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems
Link: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Sponsor: NIFA
Awards: $10,000 - $10,000,000
Deadlines: December 31, 2026
Summary: This program supports research and education in sustainable plant and animal production, addressing climate change, food security, and equity. Key areas include plant and animal health, food safety, bioenergy, agricultural technology, and rural economics, with an emphasis on innovative and equitable solutions
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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
Link: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/10a7404c-3e2f-4355-9044-78c8bafc35cd
Sponsor: USDA-AFR
Awards: Variable
Deadline: December 31, 2026
Summary: The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this Request for Applications (RFA). See Foundational and Applied Science RFA for specific detail.
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Global Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Initiatives
Link: https://www.rwpzoo.org/danforth-conservation-grants
Sponsor: Roger Williams Park Zoo
Awards: Varies
Deadlines: January 1, 2026
Summary: Supports multidisciplinary projects focused on biodiversity and ecosystem conservation, including field studies, environmental education, breeding programs, and innovative techniques. Prioritizes initiatives with in-country collaborators or alignment with Roger Williams Park Zoo’s conservation goals.
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Enhancing Technician Education in High-Tech Fields
Link: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/advanced-technological-education-ate/nsf24-584/solicitation
Sponsor(s): NSF - DUE
Awards: Up to $1,000,000
Deadlines: October 2, 2025
Summary: This program supports two-year institutions in improving technician education through partnerships with industry and development agencies. It focuses on curriculum and career pathway development, professional development for educators, and applied research to advance STEM education.
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Innovative Technologies for Diverse Learning Environments
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/stem-k-12-nsf-stem-k-12/nsf25-545/solicitation
Sponsor(s): NSF
Awards: $25,000 and $750,000
Deadlines: Continuous
Summary: Supports fundamental, applied, and translational research to enhance STEM teaching, learning, and education systems. Focuses on understanding education across the human lifespan in formal and informal settings, with emphasis on K-12 education and strategies for educational improvement.
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS |
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Advancing Cyber-Physical Systems Integration
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/future-core-computer-information-science-engineering-future-computing/nsf25-543/solicitation
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Awards: Variable
Deadline: February 5, 2026
Summary: This program focuses on advancing cyber-physical systems by integrating computation with physical components. Key research areas include control, data analytics, machine learning, IoT, and real-time systems, aiming to enhance automation, safety, and security across diverse domains like healthcare, transportation, and energy.
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Advancing Cyber-Physical Systems Integration
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/future-core-computer-information-science-engineering-future-computing/nsf25-543/solicitation
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Awards: Variable
Deadline: February 5, 2026
Summary: This program focuses on advancing cyber-physical systems by integrating computation with physical components. Key research areas include control, data analytics, machine learning, IoT, and real-time systems, aiming to enhance automation, safety, and security across diverse domains like healthcare, transportation, and energy.
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Enhancing Data Systems for Combating Online Child Exploitation
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360586
Sponsor: Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention
Awards: Up to $900,000
Deadlines: October 23, 2025
Summary: Supports the enhancement of the Internet Crimes Against Children Data System to improve case management, reduce workload, and bolster cybersecurity. Includes training for law enforcement on system use, focusing on preventing online child exploitation and protecting at-risk youth.
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DR. SAM PACK COLLEGE OF BUSINESS |
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Economics Program
Link: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/economics-0
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Up to $600,000
Deadlines: Proposals accepted at any time.
Summary: This program supports comprehensive research in economics, enhancing empirical and theoretical analysis across diverse areas like econometrics, finance, and labor economics. It emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with social sciences, mathematics, and statistics, and encourages participation from underrepresented groups and junior researchers.
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Grant Program
Link: https://www.kazanjian.org/grant-program
Sponsor: Calvin K. Kazanjian Economics Foundation
Awards: Up to $25,000
Deadlines: Proposals accepted at any time.
Summary: This initiative supports projects enhancing economic literacy through AI, innovative outreach, and behavioral economics. It emphasizes educational access for underserved communities, environmental focus, and student enrichment, including scholarships and competitions, to foster excitement and engagement in economic and financial education.
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CROSS CUTTING OPPORTUNITIES |
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Cross Cutting with DOHS and COANR |
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Farm to School Grant Program
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360548
Sponsor: USDA - FNS
Awards: $100,000 – $500,000
Deadlines: December 5, 2025
Summary: The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, authorized in the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), is designed to increase the availability of local foods in Child Nutrition Program (CNP) operations and connect students to the sources of their food through education, taste tests, school gardens, field trips, and local food sourcing for CNP meals. Grants can be used to launch new farm to CNP programs or expand existing efforts. The objective of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Farm to School Grant is to improve access to local foods in eligible CNP sites through comprehensive farm to CNP programming that includes local sourcing and agricultural education efforts. These grants are expected to improve child health and nutrition and reinvigorate American agriculture by better connecting American farmers and producers with USDA’s Child Nutrition Programs.
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Cross Cutting with COE, MCOE, COSM, DOHS and COANR |
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Farm to School Grant Program
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360548
Sponsor: USDA - FNS
Awards: $100,000 – $500,000
Deadlines: December 5, 2025
Summary: The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, authorized in the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), is designed to increase the availability of local foods in Child Nutrition Program (CNP) operations and connect students to the sources of their food through education, taste tests, school gardens, field trips, and local food sourcing for CNP meals. Grants can be used to launch new farm to CNP programs or expand existing efforts. The objective of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Farm to School Grant is to improve access to local foods in eligible CNP sites through comprehensive farm to CNP programming that includes local sourcing and agricultural education efforts. These grants are expected to improve child health and nutrition and reinvigorate American agriculture by better connecting American farmers and producers with USDA’s Child Nutrition Programs.
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RIED UPCOMING TRAINING AND EVENTS |
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SAVE THE DATE!
2025 Fall RIED Research Academy
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Location: Research & Economic Development Building, Room 112
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EPA Grants Webinar - Competition Process
Wednesday, October 22, 2025: 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
This webinar is intended to help grant applicants learn how to find and successfully apply for competitive EPA grants. The EPA will also provide an overview of the competition process from application through evaluation and selection.
Register here
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Coming Soon: Cayuse IRB, IBC and IACUC Faculty Training
We will soon be launching training sessions to support faculty in submitting IRB,IBC and IACUC applications via the new Cayuse software platform. Stay tuned for more details!
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Research Pre-Award, Post-Award and Compliance Training Opportunities
RIED supports training for all grant management and research development functions, including Pre-Award, Research Compliance, Post-Award Processes and finding funding opportunities. Please contact us via email at research@tarleton.edu to schedule training for your department.
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GRANT WRITING RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Texas Health & Human Services Commission |
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Health/Public Input requested for OBBA Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) created $50 billion in federal funding to transform rural health care. Called the Rural Health Transformation Program, THHS is seeking ideas and input on concepts from stakeholders for how Texas should use the OBBBA. Stakeholders are strongly encouraged to review OBBBA Public Comment Form Guidance (PDF) to ensure their comments and project ideas are considered.
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USDA—National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
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NIFA’s Applications are Moving to eRA Commons
The following NIFA programs will transition to using the eRA grants management system in the first quarter of FY2026. If you are planning on applying for one of these opportunities, please register for an eRA commons ASAP:
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- Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative
- Equipment Grants Program
- Farm Business and Benchmarking Program
- Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program
- Food Safety Outreach Competitive Grants Program
- Organic Agriculture Research & Extension Initiative
- Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Program
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Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants Program
- Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program
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NEA Grant Writing Tutorial |
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The NEA Foundation webpage provides a writing tutorial on how to write a successful grant proposal.
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Ready to pursue an external funding opportunity?
(Grant, Research Contract, LOI)?
Start by completing the NOISE form at least 15 business days in advance.
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1225 N. US Highway 281 | Stephenville, TX 76401 US
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